Specialist Support - Autism (Secondary)

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Specialist Support role within London Borough of Bexley schools provides targeted advice and support for Autistic Young People in mainstream secondary settings. You will work with groups and individuals, identify progress barriers and implement strategies to promote inclusion and learning outcomes.

You will model good practice for school staff, share effective strategies, and ensure safeguarding with a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Autistic Young People.
• LSA/TA certificate or equivalent desirable.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support for Autistic YP in mainstream secondary schools.
• Model activities and share effective practice with school staff.

Skills

Autistic Young People experience

Education

LSA/TA certificate

Job description

The Specialist Support will provide advice and support for Autistic Young People (YP) in mainstream secondary schools. The role will include working with groups and individual students. The post holder will be responsible for identifying and implementing strategies that enable progress and promote the effective inclusion of Autistic YP. The Specialist Support will provide support to school staff by modelling activities and sharing effective practice.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with Autistic Young People. Additional relevant training and or a relevant qualification appropriate to the post eg: LSA/TA certificate would be desirable.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nested in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail]

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

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